Your Ultimate Summer Car Care ChecklistJune 1, 2021 / BlogAccording to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the highest number of fatal accidents occur from July to September. This can be attributed to a number of factors including distracted driving, driving under the influence, and even neglected car maintenance. Summer road trips, off-roading, and extreme weather conditions can wear and tear your vehicle. Before packing up for the beach or...Read Moreelogps (24)driver safety (19)vehicle maintenance (18)vehicle service (9)service alerts (9)maintenance alerts (19)carrx (27)
How Connected Vehicle Technology is Recouping COVID-19 Dealership LossesMay 25, 2021 / BlogThe global pandemic shifted the way the average American engaged in transportation. Employees were unable to commute to work by public transportation, and the closure of offices reduced commuting. Cars sat in driveways or were sold to pay rent, and incentives to purchase new vehicles disappeared. New car sales plummeted as mass layoffs ensued and disposable income depleted – leaving...Read Moredealership (21)dealer profits (21)carrx (27)connected car (27)dealer service (13)customer loyalty (12)auto dealer (35)
Your Guide to Car Warning Light Symbols and the Technology Ready to HelpMay 18, 2021 / BlogKeeping a car running in pristine condition requires periodic repairs and the occasional scheduled maintenance appointment. More often than not, your vehicle will notify you of any service that it needs to continue performing optimally. Its dashboard contains dozens of lights. When illuminated, each will alert you of an internal mechanism that may need professional attention. While not all these...Read Morevehicle maintenance (18)service alerts (9)maintenance alerts (19)carrx (27)connected car (27)
The Penny Test for Tires: What it is and Why it’s Critical for Tire MaintenanceApril 26, 2021 / BlogAfter months of prolonged lockdowns and desolate highways, the total number of miles driven across the U.S. surged in March 2021 compared to the same time last year, according to new data from Metromile. As driving behaviors start to return to pre-pandemic levels, it’s important that drivers pay close attention to the maintenance they neglected over the last year, beginning...Read Moredriver safety (19)vehicle maintenance (18)vehicle service (9)service alerts (9)maintenance alerts (19)carrx (27)
5 Ways a GPS Location Tracking Device Can Monitor the Safety of DriversMarch 29, 2021 / BlogMillions of drivers are on the road, all with varying degrees of spatial awareness, reaction times, and attention. While you can’t predict or control the behavior of other drivers, you can take preventative measures in your own life. Installing a GPS vehicle tracking device can assist in analyzing various driving metrics to monitor how your loved one’s safety and driving...Read Moregps tracking (18)driver monitoring (2)teen drivers (1)senior drivers (1)driver safety (19)carrx (27)stolen vehicle recovery (36)
How Predictive Maintenance Tools Benefit Drivers and Their VehiclesMarch 16, 2021 / BlogCar maintenance is an unavoidable part of being a responsible car owner. When ignored or approached half-heartedly, you’re faced with repercussions not just for your wallet but also for your safety. However, there is a lot of guessing when those dreaded service lights go on. Ultimately, these service alerts tell us something is wrong, but not what is wrong. Thankfully,...Read Morevehicle maintenance (18)vehicle service (9)service alerts (9)maintenance alerts (19)carrx (27)connected car (27)dealer service (13)
How Elo GPS and CarRx Improves Customer Retention and Increase Dealer ProfitsFebruary 16, 2021 / BlogIf you’re a new auto dealer, you’ve probably heard the old saying: sales sells the first car, service sells every car after. If a customer returns to your dealership twice in the first year, there is a 74 percent chance that they will purchase their next vehicle at your dealership. If you can’t get them to return, your window of...Read Moredealer profits (21)carrx (27)dealer service (13)customer loyalty (12)customer retention (23)